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title: "DSTL - Environmental Testing of 37MM AEP Rounds"
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published: "2022-07-29"
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# DSTL - Environmental Testing of 37MM AEP Rounds

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2e260a7f-d091-4712-a002-a741d4b02ade

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is initiating a tender titled "DSTL - Environmental Testing of 37MM AEP Rounds" as part of its Counter Terrorism and Security (CTS) Division's efforts to conduct environmental and mechanical testing on a new version of the Attenuating Energy Projectile (AEP) impact round. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a key milestone outlined for engagement, set to end on 12th August 2022. The programme is categorised under the CPV classification for "Test and evaluation of firearms and ammunition" and will involve delivery addresses across the British Overseas Territories and various regions in Europe, including the United Kingdom. The testing is expected to commence alongside the production of new AEP rounds, slated for January 2023.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in testing and evaluation services within the firearms and ammunition industry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as this project is designed to foster competitive engagement among varied providers. Companies that have expertise in environmental compliance, mechanical testing, and safety evaluations would be well-suited to submit tenders, leveraging their capabilities to meet the stringent requirements set forth by the Ministry of Defence.

## Notice

Dstl's Counter Terrorism and Security (CTS) Division (herein after and referred to as the Authority), have a requirement to conduct a programme of environmental and mechanical testing on a new version of the Attenuating Energy Projectile (AEP) impact round. The start of this work will need to coincide with the production of new AEP rounds which is planned to be ready January 2023

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6cc38a5a-db0b-4f60-845d-5dd6e24ec99b |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 12 Aug 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | SALISBURY |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP4 0JQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley |
| Westminster constituency | Salisbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73432000 - Test and evaluation of firearms and ammunition

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2022 at 11:18 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6cc38a5a-db0b-4f60-845d-5dd6e24ec99b
- 29 Jul 2022 at 10:10 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6515c029-3d27-42d5-928c-c81cd07cb966

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6cc38a5a-db0b-4f60-845d-5dd6e24ec99b
  29th July 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6515c029-3d27-42d5-928c-c81cd07cb966
  29th July 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

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